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VACCINIUM corymbosum 'Patriot'

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VACCINIUM corymbosum 'Patriot'

Commonly known as Highbush blueberry, Swamp blueberry

Early season, large fruits

Deciduous
Mid-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
White
Height
1.2m (4ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Fruit
Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit

Very large, slightly flat, dark blue berries
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Lower-growing, spreading bush. Leaves turn orange-red in autumn
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade

VACCINIUM corymbosum 'Patriot'

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£16.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	Berries	These plants have berries.
	Good to know	Early-season cultivar. Fruits ready early to mid-July. Performs better in wetter soil than other cultivars. Can be grown successfully in a large, wide container
	Pests & Diseases	Possibly Phytophthora crown and root rot
	Place of origin	Eastern North America. Garden origin. University of Maine
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Garden Location/Conditions

Patio / pot plants

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

	Elliptic	(see photos above)
	Lanceolate	(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

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